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Land Tour with Hotel Fiesta and Arena Blanca
Category: mid - range
Duration: 5day/4nights or 4day/3nights
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GALAPAGOS ALL NATURAL
PROGRAM 4DAYS /3NIGHTS
DAY 1 INTERPRETATION CENTER VISIT + LOBERIA BEACH
Transfer in from airport with assistance. Check in at the Eco-Hotel Arena Blanca and lunch. In the afternoon visit the Interpretation Center first takes us through the history of the islands in their natural, human and conservation context. The Hall of Natural History explains a series of natural circumstances such as volcanic islands, their remoteness from the continent, its currents, its special climate, the arrival of different species, their establishment, among others. The Hall of Human History tells in chronological order the most significant events related to the discovery and colonization of the Galapagos. In the second stage presents the reality of today's Galapagos: the problem and the struggle of several institutions and individuals to conserve Galapagos. Later visit to the Loberia, is a piece of coast has been named for the large number of sea lions resting on the rocks and sand, as well as sea lions, birds may be seen as the canary mary, frigates and several species of finches. On the rocks, Galapagos marine iguanas find large, unique in the world. One can distinguish the male sea lions from females by the size. Dinner at Hotel.
DAY 2 NAVIGATION - SNORKELING TOUR AT LEON DORMIDO OR KICKER ROCK
Breakfast at the hotel. Navigation to Leon Dormido or Kicker Rock, is a rock formation, located on the coast of San Cristobal Island in the Galapagos Archipelago. It is a magnificent island in the middle of the sea, rising 500 feet from the ocean, is shaped like a giant sleeping lion, hence the name. The rock are remnants of a vertical tufa formation and is a favorite spot for many species of seabirds, where you can find sharks, manta rays, tropical fish, sea turtles, etc. Lunch on board Continuing to Lobos island, a small and peaceful place separated by a channel of San Cristobal Island. It is a great place for snorkeling. You can see sea lions, marine iguanas and blue-footed boobies. Reaching this place takes about an hour boat ride from Puerto Baquerizo Moreno. Then visit Manglecito beach a great place for swimming and Snorkeling. Dinner at the Hotel.
DAY 3 NAVIGATION TO SANTA CRUZ ISLAND + CHARLES DARWIN STATION +TURTLE BAY BEACH
After breakfast navigation to Santa Cruz island, Check in and visit Charles Darwin Station that is located in Puerto Ayora, famous for captive breeding of giant tortoises. Giant tortoises are called Galapagos, they live approximately 150 years. The Station was created in 1964, it has an Interpretation Center of Natural History which helps with education supporting the Galapagos National Park. This Station is also the operation center of foreigner scientist who coming to the Islands to take cares of special research programs. Subsequently we go to our Fiesta Hotel / Lunch. In the afternoon visit Tortuga Bay beach, to reach this beach has to walk an hour, is paved and well marked. At Tortuga Bay there are two beaches, the main is filled with surfers due to its large waves. The other is calmer, located to the west. The beaches are surrounded by flowers and exotic plants. Dinner at the Hotel
DAY 4 TRANSFER OUT
Breakfast at the hotel, Transfer Out to Baltra's Airport.
GALAPAGOS ALL NATURAL
PROGRAM 5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS
DAY 1 INTERPRETATION CENTER VISIT + LOBERIA BEACH
Transfer in from airport with assistance. Check in at the Eco-Hotel Arena Blanca and lunch. In the afternoon visit the Interpretation Center first takes us through the history of the islands in their natural, human and conservation context. The Hall of Natural History explains a series of natural circumstances such as volcanic islands, their remoteness from the continent, its currents, its special climate, the arrival of different species, their establishment, among others. The Hall of Human History tells in chronological order the most significant events related to the discovery and colonization of the Galapagos. In the second stage presents the reality of today's Galapagos: the problem and the struggle of several institutions and individuals to conserve Galapagos. Later visit to the Lobería, is a piece of coast has been named for the large number of sea lions resting on the rocks and sand, as well as sea lions, birds may be seen as the canary mary, frigates and several species of finches. On the rocks, Galapagos marine iguanas find large, unique in the world. One can distinguish the male sea lions from females by the size. Dinner at the Hotel.
DAY 2 NAVIGATION- SNORKELING TOUR AT LEON DORMIDO OR KICKER ROCK.
Breakfast at the hotel. Navigation to Leon Dormido or Kicker Rock, is a rock formation, located on the coast of San Cristobal Island in the Galapagos Archipelago. It is a magnificent island in the middle of the sea, rising 500 feet from the ocean, is shaped like a giant sleeping lion, hence the name. The rock are remnants of a vertical tufa formation and is a favorite spot for many species of seabirds, where you can find sharks, manta rays, tropical fish, sea turtles, etc. Lunch on board Continuing to Lobos island is a small and peaceful place separated by a channel of San Cristobal Island. It is a great place for snorkeling. You can see sea lions, marine iguanas and blue-footed boobies. Reaching this place takes about an hour boat ride from Puerto Baquerizo Moreno. Then visit Manglecito beach a great place for swimming and Snorkeling. Dinner at the Hotel.
DAY 3 NAVIGATION TO SANTA CRUZ ISLAND + CHARLES DARWIN STATION +TURTLE BAY BEACH
After breakfast sailing to Isla Santa Cruz, Check in and visit Charles Darwin Research Station that is located in Puerto Ayora on Santa Cruz Island, famous for captive breeding of giant tortoises. Giant tortoises are called Galapagos, they live approximately 150 years. The Station was created in 1964, it has an Interpretation Centre of Natural History which helps with education supporting the Galapagos National Park. This Station is also the operation center of foreigner scientist who coming to the Islands to take cares of special research programs. Subsequently we go to our Fiesta Hotel / lunch. In the afternoon visit Tortuga Bay beach, to reach this beach has to walk an hour, is paved and well marked. At Tortuga Bay there are two beaches, the main is filled with surfers due to its large waves. The other is calmer, located to the west. The beaches are surrounded by flowers and exotic plants. Dinner at the Hotel
DAY 4 TOUR TO THE HIGHLANDS OF SANTA CRUZ AND TOUR BY SANTA CRUZ BAY
After breakfast we will visit “El Chato Reserve”, The trail begins in Santa Rosa is surrounded by tall grass and follows the boundaries of some farms. Depending on the season can be muddy and the rocks are slippery. There the giant tortoises can be observed in the wild. Then visit the lava tunnels that are an interesting geological attraction, is a partially collapsed lava tube. Lava tubes form when the surface layer of lava flow cools on contact with atmospheric air cooler. Lunch, and in the afternoon visit to the Alemanes beach and Grietas where we can see two layers of water very clear. The surface water is fresh water running down from the top and crack reaches the filter medium and the bottom water is salt water entering from the sea. The mixture of these two kinds of water is called brackish water.
DAY 5 TRANSFER OUT
Breakfast at the hotel, Transfer Out to Baltra´s Airport.
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